The effect of self-efficacy and coping strategies on treatment motivation of individuals in the substance addiction group work process

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Correspondence: Tugba Gorgulu, 1Visit.Asst.Prof., University of Rochester, Department of Psychiatry, 2Dr.Ogr.U., Istinye University, Department of Social Work, Istanbul Turkey Phone: +90 850 283 60 00 E-mail: Tugba_Gorgulu@URMC.Rochester.edu Received: June 11, 2018; Revised: July 05, 2018; Accepted: September 26, 2018 ABSTRACT Objective: Substance use behavior is increasing in Turkey, as is the importance of substance use treatment and rehabilitation programs. Substance users’ compliance and treatment motivation are crucial for the effectiveness of treatment and rehabilitation programs. Accordingly, the purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between psychosocial variables and treatment motivation and to determine the effects of psychosocial variables, self-efficacy, and coping strategies on treatment motivation. Method: The study was conducted among 336 substance users taking part in a Cigarette, Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program (SAMBA) group program. Results: A significant difference in treatment motivation was found according to the individual’s age, educational status, and income level, duration of substance use and number of substances used, family problems, and psychiatric comorbidity. In addition, the most important predictive variables for treatment motivation are the individual’s income level, the presence of children, family problems, and coping strategies. Conclusion: Cognitive and behavioral studies should be undertaken to strengthen social support mechanisms, to increase the supportive participation of family members, and to develop coping strategies as well as motivational techniques in order to increase the individuals’ compliance and motivation.